as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a dandy new racing bike
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
that dandy was willing to spend all day and hundreds of dollars just to get the perfect pair of shoes
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that new PDA is a dandy
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Recent Examples of dandy
Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
This was one of our favorite translations of the evening’s dandy theme.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Ian Malone, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Just like Black dandies, Baker experimented with fashion and was not afraid to go bold.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
Top 5 Accessory Brands: Spectator Shoes and Haute Hats
Walking sticks weren’t the only accessories that mattered at an event honoring dandy style.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
This was one of our favorite translations of the evening’s dandy theme.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Noun
Dapper Dan, the evening’s ultimate dandy, flaunted a 1936 diamond-and-sapphire brooch, a 1943 pocket watch, and a pair of 1983 sunglasses.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Just like Black dandies, Baker experimented with fashion and was not afraid to go bold.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Now, evidently, dude’s let his guard down and pledged to a band — which is probably good for him.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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Caleb Love | 6-2 guard | 23 years old | Arizona College assistant coach No. 4 (his team played Arizona): A competitive dude.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Victoria, meanwhile, turned her Spice Girls superstardom into a thriving fashion and beauty label, Victoria Beckham Holdings Limited.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Hosted by luxury natural hair brand Camille Rose (Black owned, by the way) and sponsored by Wells Fargo, the festival has become a go-to celebration of Black beauty, creativity and community.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Mack traded vows with her beau, a man TMZ identified only as Frank, earlier this month.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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In the photo, the new couple embraced, as Rodman kissed her beau on the cheek.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The parade will emphasize the power and magic of dreams.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Honestly, this mattress is a dream, with the price point being under $2,000 for a California King.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Yakuza League follows Batman’s return to feudal-era Japan to face off against a mysterious new threat — the Yakuza League — formed from the warped remnants of his greatest allies.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Why Health Plans and Providers Haven’t Solved This Many wonder: why haven’t health insurers or large providers solved this problem?—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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While the river alone is worth a visit, one of the park’s main attractions is an incredible natural wonder that’s a little off the main path.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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